Equifax posts higher profit, revenue for 3Q

Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012 | 8:39 PM ETThe Associated Press

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ATLANTA -- Equifax Inc., which collects and sells consumer credit information, said Wednesday that its profit grew 17 percent in the third quarter, aided by stronger revenue in its consumer-information business.

The company reported net income of $77.9 million, or 64 cents per share, for the three months ended Sept. 30. That compares with net income of $66.7 million, or 54 cents per share, in the same period last year.